More than 25,000 outraged people signed a petition “to stop the host nation being a laughingstock."

Protester Lorna Gillies, who is disgusted by the outfit, expressed the nation's outrage:

I’m a Scot living in Australia and this monstrosity of an outfit is an embarrassment to our nation. My Australian friends have had a good laugh at it, asking if it’s actually a joke. They won’t be the only other nation laughing. Change it and let our athletes wear an outfit they can feel pride in, not embarrassment.

Protester Alan Scott stated on the petition: "I would not do that to my couch." Simple, effective.

But then something interesting happened…
As Scots hung their heads in shame, and hid under their ceremonial kilt, Australia made a comeback with this atrocity:

What a stitch-up.

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A shift of focus from Scotland.

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In one swift glance, everyone's attention moved from Scotland to one unfortunate place: Down Under.

A new meaning to Down Under.

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The Scots were delighted.

The Scotsman got straight in, interviewing Brisbane stylist Di Cant, who said, "My main issue is with the green and black suits and the emphasis on the crotch. The shaping in the crotch and with the black leg, something is not quite flattering. It is drawing the eye to the wrong place, rather than to the athletic body and the overall look."

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